Maintenance Technician - Full Time - (Weekend, Fri-Sun)

Who We Are

Zenni Optical, the world's leading online eyewear retailer, pioneered the industry in 2003 with a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Zenni offers adults and children the freedom to express their personal style through high-quality prescription and protective eyewear curated with a sense for fashion and an incredible selection. With over 55 million frames sold worldwide, the company has brought massive price disruption to the traditional retail model.

Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, USA Volleyball, Columbus Crew, Ghost Gaming, TSM and more. Zenni has worked with designers and tastemakers on curations and collections, including Keke Palmer, Iris Apfel, Chase Stokes and George and Claire Kittle.

With our recent EyeQLenz and VR Prescription Lenses for Meta Quest 3, we continue to innovate and serve our mission to help the world see better and live better.

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About the Role

Zenni Optical is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our amazing team in Obetz, Ohio. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of optical manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You’ll play a vital role in minimizing downtime and supporting production goals by executing both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a mechanical or electrical background who are eager to grow their expertise in a high-tech, fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you're a problem-solver who thrives on teamwork, continuous improvement, and making a direct impact on daily operations, this role is for you.

Shift: Friday - Sunday 6:00 am - 6:30 pm (must be available for overtime as needed, including weekdays)

Compensation: $55,100 - $82,700/year (based on applicable experience)

Responsibilities:

Maintain and repair a wide range of optical manufacturing equipment, effectively balancing time between production support and preventative maintenance tasks

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot in-line manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime

Diagnose equipment issues, identify faulty components, and perform repairs using standard electronic testing tools, technical documentation, and both written and verbal instructions

Inspect, service, and repair production and support equipment utilizing mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum system technologies

Basic Qualifications:

Basic understanding of ladder logic used in PLC systems—helpful for troubleshooting (programming knowledge not required)

Familiarity with robotic equipment controlled by PLCs and legacy relay logic systems

Experience operating or working around equipment such as scissor lifts and forklifts

Ability to use a multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, and capacity, including working safely around 480V power systems

Proficiency with basic computer software for maintenance tracking and communication

Use of MCCS system to perform and document daily tasks

Monitor and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules—daily, weekly, and monthly

Experience with PM systems commonly used across industrial environments

Ability to use a tablet to access and review PM tasks within Zenni’s digital system

Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures: secure energy sources including electrical, pneumatic, and spring-loaded systems to ensure safe maintenance operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous optical manufacturing experience is a bonus!

Perks & Benefits:

Annual Bonus Program

Employee Paid - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401K & matching)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Free Lunch Daily

Referral program

As a condition of employment for this role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing in accordance with our company policies and applicable law.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We strive to build a diverse team of individuals with a broad range of experience and perspectives. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel you meet all the qualifications.